The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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Your Turn -- Should We Deal Big Time With China?
With the Prime Minister in Asia and talk of a much closer trade relationship with China, the question this week is "Should We?". Listeners weren't shy, as the emails came tumbling in. And the Random Ranter came by with his toughest rant yet on Donald Trump -- move over Doug Ford!
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The Good Allies - The Canada-US Relationship During WW2 - Encore
An encore of an interview with celebrated Canadian military historian Tim Cook about his latest book hitting the shelves.
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Moore Butts #26 -- The Trump, Carney, Ford Mess
How do two former Ottawa pros see the Trump, Carney, Ford story -- does it really matter? will it make a real difference? Former Harper cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau advisor Gerald Butts get together for their Conversation #26. In the program's second segment, they also talk about the importance of debt and deficit as we approach the upcoming federal budget.
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Are China and the U.S. About To Cut A Huge Deal? How Could That Affect Canada?
China and the United States could be on the verge of a deal that could have a huge impact on world trade. All eyes will be on a Thursday meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping -- could Canada be far behind? And Venezuela -- is regime change in the offing? Dr Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto joins for her regular Monday appearance.
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Good Talk -- Trump Kills The Trade Talks
Donald Trump has terminated the trade talks with Canada after Ontario ads running in the U.S. use Ronald Reagan's voice condemning tariffs. Is this serious or just Trump bluster? Meanwhile, the Carney government's first budget is now just days away, and the PM says Canadians will need to make sacrifices. And, Pierre Poilievre has another bad week. All this and more with Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson.
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Your Turn -- Will The Middle East Ever See Real Peace?
This week's question followed the new peace deal in the Middle East, which is still being tested. We asked: "What are the chances of everlasting peace in that region?" As always, you go beyond just saying yes or no, which makes for some interesting answers. Then, as he does every week, the Random Ranter drops by with his thoughts this week on, Canada's team -- The Toronto Blue Jays.
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A Wednesday Endbits Special -- How to Save Your Relationship in One Minute
Is your relationship on rocky ground? One of today's endbits offers some HELPFUL suggestions that only take one minute. Wednesdays are usually encore episodes of the Bridge, but occasionally we save up our collected endbits and give you a special show. This is one of those days.
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Reporters Notebook -- Raj and Russo with the Hill chatter they're hearing.
Journalists hear lots of things in the course of a day on Parliament Hill, and then they work towards trying to nail things down. What's real, what isn't? On the latest edition of Reporter's Notebook Rob Russo and Althia Raj talk about it all from Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre to trade talks and a possible cabinet shuffle.
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A Week After The Peace Deal, Will It Hold?
It's been a week since Donald Trump heralded a peace deal for the ages in the Middle East. It hasn't all gone easy in the seven days since, so the question is -- can the deal hold? Dr Janice Stein of the Munk School at the University of Toronto is with us for her regular Monday chat as we discuss that plus Ukraine and China.
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Good Talk -- A Night To Remember
There are going to be a lot of special programs done in the next few weeks, leading up to the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Quebec Referendum. A night that those of us who witnessed it will never forget. Tension and emotion ruled the evening. Chantal, Bruce and I were all in different roles watching the story unfold, and this week we talk about what was a historic moment. in the story of Canada, and what it still means in today's world.
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Your Turn -- Would You Run For Public Office?
We've thought about asking this question before but something else always came up, but not this week. It's time. Would you run for public office? Any public office. If so, why? If not, why not? I think the answers are quite revealing about how Canadians feel about public office holders, and perhaps not what you think. Plus the Random Ranter is here, and he's ready for hardball on autos.
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A Wednesday End-Bits Special - Encore
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 8th. At popular request, no encore this Wednesday, but instead an end-bits special. News you can use, and some you probably will choose to ignore! Everything from what's best to do - shower in the morning or evening, to which car colour holds it resale value best? And a lot more -- enjoy.
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Moore Butts #25 -- Is This Any Way To Run A Country?
The country was founded on the principle that it's a confederation where both federal and provincial levels of government have powers and responsibilities. It's worked for 158 years, but does it still work? Another fascinating Moore-Butts Conversation, especially relevant to the times Canada is living in today.
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Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving? - Encore
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on October 9th. Even in the darkest of times, there are things to be grateful for in our lives. And this week, listeners to The Bridge have a selection of reasons they are thankful as we approach Thanksgiving weekend. Even the Random Ranker gives thanks too!
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Good Talk: Trump and Carney, Did Anything Really Change?
When Donald Trump and Mark Carney met in the White House for the first time a few months ago, the meeting looked, and was, tense. Not so this latest time. Smiles, laughs and lots of almost boyish banter. What was that all about? Has anything really changed? Could a deal be in the offing, or was it all for the cameras? Bruce and Chantal have their say.
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Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving?
Even in the darkest of times, there are things to be grateful for in our lives. And this week, listeners to The Bridge have a selection of reasons they are thankful as we approach Thanksgiving weekend. Even the Random Ranker gives thanks too!
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A Wednesday End-Bits Special
At popular request, no encore this Wednesday, but instead an end-bits special. News you can use, and some you probably will choose to ignore! Everything from what's best to do - shower in the morning or evening, to which car colour holds it resale value best? And a lot more -- enjoy.
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Reporter's Notebook -- Can Carney and Trump Make A Deal?
This is PM Mark Carney's second face-to-face meeting with President Donald Trump, and, added to numerous phone calls and texts, they know each other's positions pretty well. Does that mean some kind of a deal could happen at this latest session? Maybe. Althia Raj and Rob Russo bring us up to date with what they're hearing as the two leaders sit down in the White House today.
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Mr Carney Goes To Washington
Mark Carney heads to Washington for his latest meeting with Donald Trump. How critical is this one? What can be accomplished? Key questions for Dr Janice Stein on her weekly Monday appearance on The Bridge. Also, the latest talks around peace in Gaza are taking place in Egypt ... what chances for success are there?
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Good Talk - Game On, Pipeline or No Pipeline
Everyone knew this was coming, but now we are here. It's the great pipeline battle playing out between Ottawa and Alberta, and between Alberta and BC. What's at stake? Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here to discuss this and what it means for Mark Carney, the upcoming budget, and the future of the country. And, Donald Trump's "war within" makes the discussion as well.
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Your Turn on Gun Control in Canada
What is your view on gun control in Canada? A variety of answers, with a variety of perspectives, from coast-to-coast-to-coast highlight this week on Your Turn, with guest host Will Mansbridge. Plus the Random Ranter is back taking on Trump.
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Moore-Butts #24 -- Making Tough Choices
For the last fifteen years different governments in Ottawa have known tough choices were going to have to be made about the Post Office. But those choices were delayed or postponed. Now it's tough-choice time again. Is there a better way to deal with situations like this? Just one of the angles faced in today's episode of Moore-Butts Conversation #24.
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Two Authors, Two Great Books - Encore
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 24th. We're featuring two mini interviews with first-time authors who have great stories to tell. Both are friends and former colleagues of mine .... former CBC foreign correspondent Brian Stewart on his new book, On The Ground; and former CBC field producer Halina St. James on her remarkable book, The Golden Daughter.
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Is Tony Blair The Answer for Gaza?
The former British Prime Minister isn't talked of much anymore but he may become the key to peace in Gaza. He's well liked by Palestinian leaders, by Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, and by Donald Trump. A meeting at the White House this afternoon may lead to Blair's entry into the equation. Dr Janice Stein has her thoughts on Blair and how this may actually lead to something everyone can embrace. That and more on today's episode of The Bridge.
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Good Talk: Taking on the U.S. Ambassador, Was It About Time?
The U.S. Ambassador to Canada was in Banff yesterday for what turned out to be a tense conversation with former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson. The ambassador, a seasoned American politician, and Robertson, no stranger to Canada-U.S. relations, went at it over some of the things that have been said between the two countries this year. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson have lots to say about it all, too.
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Your Turn -- Are You Worried About The Long Term Future of the U.S.?
We've spent a lot of time this year asking questions about the future of Canada, so this week we look south and ask about the U.S. future. Once again, the emails came flooding in from across the country. Also this week the Random Ranter on the issue of "outrage" and why it has become so popular.
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Two Authors, Two Great Books - A Wednesday Special
No encore this week; instead, we're featuring two mini interviews with first-time authors who have great stories to tell. Both are friends and former colleagues of mine .... former CBC foreign correspondent Brian Stewart on his new book, On The Ground; and former CBC field producer Halina St. James on her remarkable book, The Golden Daughter.
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Reporter's Notebook: Who's The Most Influential Minister in the Carney Cabinet?
There are more than two dozen members of Mark Carney's cabinet, but who, aside from Carney himself, is the most powerful, the most influential? That's one of the questions up for discussion this week on Reporter's Notebook with Althia Raj and Rob Russo. The upcoming budget and the PM's trip to the United Nations are also on the agenda.
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Canada Recognizes Palestine -- What Difference Will That Make?
Three major issues for Dr Janice Stein today on her regular Monday foreign affairs conversation. What difference, if any, will Canada's recognition of Palestine make? Why the increase in public support of the extreme right in Britain? And Canada is about to spend billions of dollars on defence expenditures -- are we buying the right things?
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Good Talk -- Does The "Belly Rub" Approach to Trump Work?
Keir Starmer with help from the royals sucked up to Donald Trump this week in a big way. Does that work? Is there something for Canada to learn? Plus, you never want to lose a senior cabinet minister, unless. Unless you think you are better off without that person. What is the case with Chrystia Freeland? And, Jimmy Kimmel. There's a lot in today's Good Talk with Chantal Hebert, and sitting in for Bruce Anderson this week, former Harper Communications Director, Andrew MacDougall, in London.
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Your Turn - Is Social Media A Cancer?
Social media was a much heralded community sharing experience at its inception, but is it still so? It's this week's question and answers came from across the country. Views are divided, and both sides present strong arguments for their opinions. Plus, the Random Ranter drops by with his latest rant -- this time on Jimmy Kimmel's departure from ABC.
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Trump's Public Campaign For A Nobel Peace Prize - Is It Justified? - Encore
Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on September 1st. Those who follow these things say they're never seen anything like it before. Donald Trump wants a Nobel prize and he's not shy about pushing for one. As The Bridge kicks off season six, our regular Monday contributor, Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto makes her view known on that, Ukraine, Russia, China and the Middle East.
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MOORE BUTTS #23: Disagree Better -- Is That Even Possible?
After a week of soul searching in the United States and beyond, James Moore and Gerry Butts take on the question of how to "disagree better". Society is trying to understand if there is an answer to this dilemma of disagreeing with respect and not hate. In the 23rd of their conversations on The Bridge, two top political minds, from different parties, look for a way of achieving non-partisan talk.
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Russia and Poland -- Is A Dark History Repeating?
The Second World War began after Germany and Russia invaded Poland. Last week, Russia invaded Poland again in a story that made headlines in North America, but for only 24 hours. We know why the story was eclipsed, but should we revisit? Dr Janice Stein joins us for her regular Monday episode on this and more.
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Good Talk - Danielle Smith on Mark Carney - Best Moment Ever? Really?
Five projects, two in BC, one in Saskatchewan, one in Ontario and one in Quebec headline Mark Carney's initial nation building push. Surprisingly perhaps, the list got a big thumbs up from Alberta's premier. Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson are here to discuss that and much more.
Your Turn - Has Carney Retreated From His Campaign Pitch?
During the April election campaign, Mark Carney dropped a lot of hints and some promises about what he would do if Canadians gave him their vote. The question this week, is Carney retreating? You had lots to say. And the Random Ranter drops by with another of his takes on AI.
Encore: Truth and Disinformation.
An encore of Lee McIntyre philosopher & author who's written extensively on the issues of truth & disinformation.
The Debut of Raj and Russo, The Reporter's Notebook
Althia Raj and Rob Russo work the halls and corridors of Parliament Hill every day that the House of Commons is in session. Althia is a senior columnist with the Toronto Star, Rob is the Canadian correspondent for The Economist. They'll alternate Tuesdays with the Moore-Butts Conversations.
Is Trump's Venezuela Mission A Wag The Dog?
Some key elements of the United States military are assembling in force off Venezuela. Is this a real operation or a distraction? A "wag the dog?" Dr. Janice Stein starts with that on her regular Monday conversation on The Bridge.
Good Talk -- Cuts, Cuts, Cuts. Will They Even Come Close to Ottawa's New Spending?
Recent polls suggest Canadians are now more concerned about basic economic issues than they are about the Carney-Trump talks. Housing, affordability, inflation and government spending top the list. All this in the run up to an expected October budget, but also at a time when hugely expensive "nation building projects" are on the table. How do you square cuts and spending is up for discussion with Chantal Hebert and Bruce Anderson.
